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49%: The percent of agricultural land accounted for nationwide by California and Florida, two of the three states that lost the most ag acreage between 1982-2007. (Texas lost the most, New Jersey converted the biggest percentage, 26.8, and each state converted at least 10,000 acres.) Source- American Farmland, Fall/Winter 2010.

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Thursday, December 16, 2010

ONGOING

TOY DRIVE | COUNTYWIDE – Dorothy’s Place sponsors a toy drive with drop-off points across the county, including United Way of Monterey County, 60 Garden Court, Monterey. Call or email for additional locations. 223-6658. info@dorothysplace.org.

MARINA SEEKS COMMISSIONERS | MARINA – City residents and registered voters are needed to fill vacancies on the Tree Committee, Design Review Board, Public Works, Planning and Economic Development Commissions. Filing deadline is Dec. 31 at 5pm. Applications available at City Clerk’s Office, 211 Hillcrest Ave., Marina. 884-1278. www.ci.marina.ca.us.

THURSDAY 12|16

SUPPORT HIRING THE DISABLED | MONTEREY – Support the Monterey County for the Employment of People with Disabilities at a holiday luncheon and raffle. Win gifts from the Ventana Inn and Pebble Beach Company. $35. Noon. Hyatt Regency Hotel and Spa, One Old Golf Course Road, Monterey. shonleys@co.monterey.ca.us

TOASTMASTERS | Monterey – MIIS students and faculty invite members of the community to learn more about this community public speaking club. 12:15pm, MIIS, Morse B-106, 460 Pierce St., Monterey. 647-4123. www.miis.edu.

MONTEREY POLITICS | MONTEREY – The City Council is formally installed; members hold informal talks with Board, Commission and Committee representatives. 4pm. City Council Chambers, 580 Pacific St., Monterey. 646-3935. www.monterey.org.

MONDAY 12|20

CARMEL HISTORIC PRESERVATION | CARMEL – The city’s Historic Resources Board meets; the public is invited. 4pm. City Council Chambers, Monte Verde Street, between Ocean and Seventh, Carmel. 620-2000. www.ci.carmel.ca.us.

TUESDAY 12|21

MARINA POLITICS | MARINA – The city of Marina makes city policy and invites the public to participate. 6:30pm. City Council Chambers, 211 Hillcrest Ave., Marina. 884-1278. www.ci.marina.ca.us.